Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 483 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476478
Common Names
- Pyrenacantha acuminata
- Pyrenacantha acuminata
- Pyrenacantha acuminata
Synonyms
- Chlamydocarya tenuis Engl. [unknown]
- Chlamydocarya tessmannii Engl. [unknown]
Description
Pyrenacantha acuminata (also called Pyrenacantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrenacantha acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrenacantha acuminata is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrenacantha acuminata is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Pyrenacantha acuminata
Pyrenacantha acuminata can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Pyrenacantha acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha acuminata?
Pyrenacantha acuminata
What type of plant is Pyrenacantha acuminata?
A flowering plant
Where is Pyrenacantha acuminata native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Pyrenacantha genus
Pyrenacantha ambrensis,
Pyrenacantha capitata,
Pyrenacantha longirostrata,
Pyrenacantha lebrunii,
Pyrenacantha klaineana,
Pyrenacantha grandifolia,
Pyrenacantha glabrescens,
Pyrenacantha gabonica,
Pyrenacantha cordicula,
Pyrenacantha sylvestris,
Pyrenacantha staudtii,
Pyrenacantha repanda,
Pyrenacantha puberula,
Pyrenacantha grandiflora,
Pyrenacantha kirkii,
Pyrenacantha vogeliana,
Pyrenacantha acuminata,
Pyrenacantha andapensis,
Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi,
Pyrenacantha chlorantha,
Pyrenacantha humblotii,
Pyrenacantha laetevirens,
Pyrenacantha kaurabassana,
Pyrenacantha scandens,
Pyrenacantha volubilis,
Pyrenacantha malvifolia,
Pyrenacantha undulata,
Pyrenacantha perrieri,
Pyrenacantha tropophila,
Pyrenacantha anhydathoda,
Pyrenacantha gossweileri,
Pyrenacantha macrocarpa,
Pyrenacantha rostrata,
Pyrenacantha soyauxii,
Pyrenacantha thomsoniana,
Pyrenacantha manchesteriana,
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii,
Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,